Animals

Alpaca the yoga mat, you packa the fun

Move over goat yoga, there is a new animal practice in town and it is snugglier than you can possibly imagine. Did I mention that it includes post-downward dog wine tasting? Because when in Wine Enth...

Close-up of two curious alpacas, one tan and one reddish brown, who have been sheared except for their fluffy heads.

Four Outdoor Yoga Experiences To Try

June 21 is #InternationalYogaDay but Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory has four unique outdoor yoga experiences that can be enjoyed all summer long. No disrespect to the studio scene, but doesn't y...

Hello Dahlias!

August is an exciting time in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory, as the fields erupt in a sea of color at Canby's Swan Island Dahlias. Swan Island Dahlias is celebrating their 90th year in business...

Two magenta dahlia blooms at Swan Island Dahlias in Canby.

Tulip Festival Signals Spring

35th Annual Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in 2019 has concluded. Come back to visit in Spring 2020! *** The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival signals the arrival of spring in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory. I kno...

Field of multicolor tulips with blue & white windmill against an approaching storm dark sky at Wood Shoe Tulip Festival

Flowers and Farm Animals in Wine Country

***2019 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival Dates Closed for the Season. Mt. Hood Territory has some of the best farm experiences around if you ask me. Being as it was just down the road from my grandparents&...

Multicolored hot air balloon floats above a field of thousands of yellow daffodils and rows of red and white tulips

Beautiful Blooms and Adorable Animals

There's no shortage of ways to have fun on the farm and with so many beautiful flowers that grow here you could say our fun blooms in Mt. Hood Territory. Flower festivals throughout the yea...

Circular close-up photo of Checkers, a red with white tips dahlia bloom, one of the thousands found at Swan Island Dahlias.

Exploring Mt. Hood Territory

Mt. Hood Territory is filled with cities that have quaint downtowns and boutique shops. Phoenix-based freelance food and travel writer Christina Barrueta from Write on Rubee recently visited to explor...

Lighted nighttime view of Oregon City's 130 ft. elevator which is one of only four municipal elevators operating in the world

2018 Dahlia Festival Primed to Amaze

Mt. Hood Territory is home to the largest display of dahlias put on by one grower in the entire country, and that event is coming up fast. You could say Swan Island Dahlias in Canby is kind of a big...

Satiate all your senses in Mt. Hood Territory

In Mt. Hood Territory we have endless opportunities to delight all your senses. From stunning vistas to furry farm animals to award-winning beers and wines, every day is a great day here. Disco...

Alpacas, Miniature Donkeys and Elk, Oh My!

Animals. They seem to be everywhere now, and whether you’re petting an adorable miniature donkey while shopping for garden art, or practicing yoga next to an alpaca on a farm, humans seem to co...

Close-up sideview of two curly brown headed alpaca faces nuzzling noses or kissing

Bring Your Friends to Mt Hood Territory

Head up to Mt. Hood early with your group to grab the first treats of the day at Joe's Donuts in Sandy. It's the perfect quick pit stop to get your sweet fix and be back on your way up the mountain to...

Female doing a yoga pose in the pasture with alpacas at Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory

Live Life to the Fullest in Mt. Hood Territory

Day 1 If you can swing it, mid-week trips have quite the list of appeals. Less traffic, shorter to no lines and lower prices! Start your trip off right with breakfast and a tour of Timberline Lodge,...

Unique presentation of dinner entree by Field & Vine chef at a Dinner in the Field in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory

A Farm to Table Scene in the Willamette Valley

The foodie scene in Mt. Hood Territory has dramatically changed over the years and currently boasts some of my favorite farm to table style offerings. The Kitchen at Middleground Farms is a tru...

Guests at long outdoor table enjoy summer Dinner in the Field meal as they talk with winemaker of Pete's Mountain Vineyard

Family fun in the Willamette Valley

Traveling is a great way for families to regain some of that togetherness that has been lost in today's busy world. Sports, school, work and devices seem to keep us apart more and more. That'...

Two boys play miniature golf near the whimsical stone castle on the course at Family Fun Center in Wilsonville on a sunny day

Resolving to put yourself first this year in Mt. Hood Territory

New Year's resolutions are a great way of setting a goal for positive change. Getting healthier by making smarter choices with what you eat, drink and your activity level is an incredibly popular res...

Woman in yoga attire leads a fluffy headed brown alpaca in a pasture to the alpaca yoga class in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory

Take to the new Heritage Trail

There's a lot of history here in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory. We're the end of the Oregon Trail, we had the first newspaper west of the Rockies, first long-distance transmission of electricity, not t...

Historic Stevens-Crawford House in Oregon City with Mt. Hood Territory Heritage Trail signage for phone app tour.

The big cheese at TMK Creamery

I had a very moooving experience at TMK Creamery in Canby recently. Let me explain. I'm a cheese lover, I eat probably far more than my share. When I learned that a local dairy had recently expanded...

Three dairy cows at TMK Cr4eamery in Canby look out through the metal bars of their feeding stalls as they await milking

Puddin' River Chocolates opens at new location

Chocolate lovers rejoice! Puddin' River Chocolates has reopened in their new location about one mile from downtown Canby on Ivy Road. We last visited Puddin River Chocolates just before Valentine's D...

Blurred images of chocolate truffles with clear focus on 3 speckled ones in display case at Puddin' River Chocolates in Canby

Grapestomping at St Josef's Winery

Q: What did the grape say when it was crushed?A: Nothing, it just let out a little wine. There is no better way to participate in the wine scene in Mt. Hood Territory than getting the authentic...

Couple embraces as they stomp grapes in an oversized wine barrel at the annual St. Josef Grape Stomping Festival.

Angling for adventure in Mt. Hood Territory

Mt. Hood Territory is home to 20 of Oregon’s top 50 places to fish within a 60-minute drive from Portland. Lakes, rivers and streams team with salmon, steelhead, trout and small mouth bass. Use our...

Fisherman stadning in boat in river holds up his salmon catch.

Oregon's wine country named best in world

Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory is a diverse landscape, ranging from stately Mt. Hood itself and includes part of Oregon Wine County. And according to Wine Enthusiast Magazine, the Willamette Valley is...

Two rows of vineyard grapevines cast shadows on the long stretch of dirt pathway between them.

Embracing the hygge lifestyle in Mt Hood Territory

As the temperatures drop and the snow falls, some of us automatically burrow into a comfy spot, grab a mug of hot cocoa and cocoon away while watching the winter beauty happen...through the window. T...

Family gathering at Forrest Lodge in the great room with its stone fireplace and massive windows with views of the forest.

Langdon Farms Golf Club Stands Out in Mt Hood Territory

Langdon Farms Golf Club is an 18-hole course between Wilsonville and Canby and is one of the highest rated courses in the region. Located in the beautiful countryside of the Willamette Valley, the th...

Long fairway and green with flag in hole at Langdon Farms Golf Club in Aurora

Geocaching - It All Began Here

Code Sheet / Redemption FormOregon’s Mt. Hood Territory is the home of geocaching. Literally, the place where it all began. Back in May of 2000, when Dave Ulmer hid the world’s first...

Hand holding a GPS above a map loading in coordinates to find the location of a hidden geocache in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory

The Mighty Elk

Elks, or Cervus Canadensis for you science geeks out there, are one of the largest species of deer in the world and are mostly native to North America and Eastern Asia. And although they can weigh up...

Rocky Mountain bull elk with a magnificent rack of antlers lying down in the pasture at Rosse Posse Acres Elk Ranch

U-Pick: Get to the Source

Confession, I love hummus. On Wednesday’s in East Portland, I would go to King’s Harvest and get 2-for-1 hummus and would stock up for the week. Total cost? About 1/4 of what you would pa...

Cupped hands holding freshly picked blueberries

Out in the Garden Nursery - rare plants and fun animals in Molalla

What do you get when you cross rare ornamental plants with friendly goats? No, it's not the worst lead in for a joke ever, but the premise behind Out in the Garden Nursery in the country town of Mola...

Manicured lawn walkway through show flower garden at Out in the Garden Nursery with inviting table to have a picnic lunch.

Great kids fishing spots in Mt Hood Territory

Few things are more exciting for a kid than bringing in their first fish. From the tug of the line to actually landing the fish, it's a milestone in many kids' lives. Mt. Hood Territory is home to som...

Circular photo of parents helping kids fishfrom the water's edge at the Canby Community Park fishing pond

Golf in Mt Hood Territory is a hole in one

If you're idea of clubbing isn't dancing to loud, bass-driven music but breaking out the driver and crushing the perfect drive right down the fairway, then Mt. Hood Territory is the place for you. Or...

A golfer hits one of his woods down a fairway dotted with autumn colors at The Courses at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort.

Explore our 7 Wonderful Trails

You've heard about the 7 Great Wonders of the World and the 7 Wonders of Oregon, but are you familiar with Mt. Hood Territory's 7 wonderful trails? From biking routes and water ways, to heritage trai...

Couple with daypacks walk across footbridge covered with leaves to begin a hike in the Molalla River Recreation Corridor.

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